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Lionel Messi rounds up over 125,000 match viewers in never-before-seen TikTok livestream

Lionel Messi’s MLS playoff debut was a success, with the Argentine star delivering on and off the pitch. This time, he took his stardom to the world of TikTok.

Inter Miami wins first-ever MLS playoff match; cruises past Atlanta United

Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 2-1 to win their first-ever MLS playoff match in Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium on Friday.

The former FC Barcelona duo comprised of Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba delivered the pair of goals that put Miami closer to the next round. Messi also provided an assist.

Watch: Rose Lavelle gives USWNT fans mini heart attack after being picked up by one leg

The United States women’s national team have incredible chemistry and get along great when international team camps come along. 

Some fans think they’re trust in each other might be too much after Rose Lavelle posted to her Instagram story videos of the players picking each other up off the floor by one leg.

Did that description make any sense to you? If not, we totally understand because we’re still scratching our heads as to what the USWNT players are doing here.

Rose Lavelle Instagram story

Four fans arrested for campaign to spread hate toward Vinícius Jr. online

MADRID — Four people have been arrested and questioned in Spain on suspicion of conducting an online hate campaign encouraging fans to racially abuse Real Madrid star forward Vinicius Jr, police said on Thursday.

The men were detained on Oct. 14 and 15 then released as investigations continued into social media slogans which urged fans to wear face masks so they could insult the Black Brazil international without being identified, police added.

Watch: Christian Pulisic shows off his language skills with interview entirely in Italian

Christian Pulisic’s second season in Italy is off to a flying start with goals and assists basically every game. The American is impressing off the field too as he demonstrated his Italian during an interview following AC Milan’s win vs. Club Brugge. So, how many languages does Pulisic speak?

Italian is Pulisic’s latest addition to his language collection. He obviously speaks English, knows German from his time with Borussia Dortmund and is said to have decent Spanish.

Four languages for an American player is pretty solid if you ask us.

It's a girl! USWNT legend Carli Lloyd shares first photos of newborn girl

Get prepared for another Lloyd in the U.S. women’s national team, folks.

USWNT legend Carli Lloyd, two-time FIFA World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist, recently took to social media to share the first photos of her newborn. 

The Instagram post, filled with heartwarming photos and a heartfelt caption, marks a special chapter in Lloyd’s life as she continues to transition from her legendary soccer career to now motherhood.

Boston’s new NWSL team name and reveal might be worst campaign we’ve ever seen

Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team announced their arrival with a testicle joke and one of, if not the worst team name we’ve ever seen. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the nut-sack haters themselves, BOS Nation FC.

For more information you can go to the domain that they registered, paid for and said “yeah, this is what we want to do.” That domain is toomanyballs.com.

No seriously, it’s actually toomanyballs.com.

Boston NWSL team name reveal

Soccer players 'close to going on strike' against FIFA; Club World Cup being compared to failed 'Super League'

BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Players have never been closer to going on strike amid growing discontent towards soccer's governing bodies, notably FIFA and its revamped Club World Cup that is being compared to a 'Super League', the head of players' union FIFPRO Europe said on Monday.

David Terrier was speaking to Reuters after FIFPRO Europe, the European Leagues association and Spain's LaLiga accused FIFA of "abuse" as they filed a joint complaint about the global governing body's international match schedule to European Union antitrust regulators.

Nottingham Forest fined nearly $1 million for a tweet criticizing VAR decisions

Nottingham Forest have been fined $979,500 and warned for misconduct in relation to a social media post criticizing the referee after their Premier League defeat by Everton last season, the Football Association said on Friday.

Forest were angered at being denied three penalty claims in the 2-0 loss and minutes after the game they issued a statement on Twitter accusing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Stuart Attwell of being a Luton Town fan.

ESPN FC pundit Craig Burley tears into ‘weak’ Christian Pulisic for penalty kick mess with Milan

The Christian Pulisic penalty kick debacle during AC Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina on Sunday has drawn a wide range of reactions. ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley pointed his blame at the American forward for the situation.

Viral: MLS fans demand season-long suspension for Guilherme Biro after dangerous tackle and red card

Guilherme Biro was sent off in the closing minutes of Austin FC's 2-1 loss against the LA Galaxy, and fans are asking for the Brazilian to receive a hefty suspension. It could very well be warranted.

Watch: Guilherme Biro red card tackle on Riqui Puig

During added time of the match between LA Galaxy and Austin FC on Saturday, a long ball sent into Riqui Puig, perfectly lobbed through Biro on the half-volley, sent the Spaniard flying following a clumsy tackle from the Austin defender. The Galaxy bench was sent into raging flames.

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